Ep75: Accessories are the finishing touch that brings a home to life, adding warmth, personality, and major style. But with so many options out there, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the best accessories to have in your home—the ones that are timeless, versatile, and instantly elevate a space. I’ll share what to use, how to style them, and how to avoid common accessory mistakes. We’ll also talk about one of the most important rules of design that makes styling easier.

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Ep74: Moving into a new home is exciting but can also feel overwhelming. There’s so much to unpack—literally and figuratively—and the urge to make it feel “done” as quickly as possible can lead to rushed decisions and design regrets.

In this episode, we’re talking about the challenges you might not expect and the best approach for decorating your "new to you" space.

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You might be surprised to hear that furnishing and decorating a smaller space can actually be harder than furnishing and decorating a larger space. Sounds backwards, right? You’d think bigger rooms would be harder because there’s more space to fill and more furniture to buy. But that’s not the case because in smaller spaces there’s less room for errors. So keep listening to hear all about furnishing small spaces and how to get it right. 

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One of the biggest complaints that I hear as an interior designer from potential clients and students is that their home doesn’t look or feel put-together. And when our homes don’t feel put-together it affects our moods and how we feel each and every day. But if your home is missing this ONE thing, then it will never feel put-together. AND designing and decorating it is going to be way harder than it needs to be. Keep listening to find out the one thing I think every well-designed, put-together home has that you need in your home.

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What are the Do’s and Don’ts when planning a kitchen remodel? Well, if you’re planning on updating your kitchen this year it’s important to know what things to do and what things not to do so you can get the best results in your home. Kitchens have the power to increase our home’s value so we want to make really good decisions when planning them so we create assets, not eyesores.  So let’s dive in and talk about kitchen remodel Do’s and Don’ts.

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Ep.70 - What makes a kitchen look dated? Kitchens are unique rooms in your home that can either add a ton of value or hurt your home's value. So it’s important to keep your kitchen looking current. And if you’re wondering if your kitchen looks dated, then you definitely want to keep listening to hear 8 things that make your kitchen look dated, what to do to change it, AND a special way to get professional designer help with your kitchen. Let’s get started!

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What makes a home look dated? Often we get so comfortable living in our homes that we don’t even realize that it has a time-stamp on it and that it’s in need of an update. And if you’re wondering if your home looks dated, then you definitely want to keep listening to hear about 10 things that make your home look dated and what to do instead. 

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EP68-It’s a new year and with it comes a fresh start. And if you’re here listening to this podcast episode then I think it’s safe to say that you want to get off the sidelines and finally start making some progress on your home.  But, you also might not know what to do or where to start.  And that’s exactly what this episode is here to help you do.

In this episode, you'll hear the 5 first steps I take my Room Design Essentials students and my high-end clients through AND also the 5 critical design questions you need to ask (and answer;) to get you closer to having a well-designed home you'll love in 2025.

And make sure to grab your FREE copy of my newly updated Interior Design Starter Kit to help you with these first important steps to help you get your own Pin-worthy home. 
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Big Announcement...Room Design Essentials is opening up again so get on the priority list by getting your Starter Kit.  You don't want to miss out on this next cohort.  

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Ep67: Our homes can either give us energy, or drain our energy. They can either lower our stress levels, or raise them.  When we live in a space that feels like a hodge-podge catch-all of furniture and things we’ve inherited over the years, it can really wear on us and affect how we feel. So, if you’re wondering why you feel uninspired, scattered, or unsettled, it could have something to do with your home. But luckily I’m sharing 4 ways to instantly make your home feel more grown-up and put together.

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This is Part 2 of my two part series about the ten most common kitchen design and planning mistakes that homeowners make when planning a kitchen remodel. So if you missed Part 1, be sure to listen to that episode. And if you’ve already listened to Part 1, then you’re ready to hear these last costly mistakes that can really mess up your kitchen. Are you ready to dive into Part 2? Let’s get started.

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